What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide / CNA - Nights! position at Galloway Ridge, Inc.?
Description
Join our team! Galloway Ridge is an upscale continuing care retirement community located between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro in Chatham County, NC. The Medication Aide /CNA assists licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures and North Carolina state Board of Nursing requirements. Responsible for the delivery of resident care (baths, personal grooming, feeding) as directed by the plan of care, nurse, supervisor, and Manager. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
This is a night position with the hours of 7p-7a.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
- Practices safe handling and storage of medications.
- Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.
- Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.
- Observes for any adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.
- Attends all required committee meetings and completes reports. Be active participant in corrective action plan to resolve issues or trends noted as indicated.
- Responds to resident requests and other direct care duties as assigned.
- Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. All other duties assigned include, but not limited to, enhancing the Resident Experience.
Requirements
- Two to three years of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, including some long-term care experience.
- Must have current certification in North Carolina as a Medication Aide.
- Continuing education as required.
- General computer knowledge. Familiarity with electronic medical record software is preferred.
- Awareness of the needs of geriatric residents
- Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages and amounts as percentages and area.
You will join an innovative team of over 300 employees who each contribute unique talent and expertise in a variety of hospitality, medical, and professional fields. Galloway Ridge employees embody our core values of caring, empowerment, integrity, and commitment.
Galloway Ridge offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including free membership to our onsite 20,000 square foot fitness facility, discounted meals, 2-year/4-year/continuing education scholarships, PTO with Mahalo Moments, wellness discount on health premiums, 403b with a generous company match, local discounts, and more.
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